A History Of The Lyceum Club (Melbourne)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Behind the gracious facade of Melbourne's most distinguished women's institution lies a story of intellectual ambition, social change, and quiet but enduring power. A History of the Lyceum Club (Melbourne) chronicles the founding, growth, and cultural legacy of the Lyceum Club — established in 1912 as a haven for women of achievement in the arts, literature, science, and the professions — tracing its remarkable journey from a bold Edwardian experiment in female solidarity to a cornerstone of Melbourne's civic and intellectual life. Joan Gillison brings a meticulous historian's eye and a warm insider's voice to this authoritative account, presenting the Club not merely as a social institution but as a mirror of the evolving role of women in Australian public life. Through carefully researched anecdotes, portraits of pioneering members, and a richly detailed institutional narrative, Gillison illustrates how the Lyceum Club both reflected and shaped the aspirations of generations of extraordinary Australian women. For anyone drawn to the intersections of feminism, social history, and the cultural development of Melbourne, this is an indispensable and deeply rewarding read.
Author: Joan Gillison
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Behind the gracious facade of Melbourne's most distinguished women's institution lies a story of intellectual ambition, social change, and quiet but enduring power. A History of the Lyceum Club (Melbourne) chronicles the founding, growth, and cultural legacy of the Lyceum Club — established in 1912 as a haven for women of achievement in the arts, literature, science, and the professions — tracing its remarkable journey from a bold Edwardian experiment in female solidarity to a cornerstone of Melbourne's civic and intellectual life. Joan Gillison brings a meticulous historian's eye and a warm insider's voice to this authoritative account, presenting the Club not merely as a social institution but as a mirror of the evolving role of women in Australian public life. Through carefully researched anecdotes, portraits of pioneering members, and a richly detailed institutional narrative, Gillison illustrates how the Lyceum Club both reflected and shaped the aspirations of generations of extraordinary Australian women. For anyone drawn to the intersections of feminism, social history, and the cultural development of Melbourne, this is an indispensable and deeply rewarding read.